Since the genesis of radio entertainment in the early 20th century, voice acting has remained an indispensable component of ...

In the hierarchy of Hollywood, voice actors tend to occupy a lower rung than their live-action counterparts. This is unfortunate, as the most talented voice actors are often just as recognizable and ...

Mark Hamill is an undisputed pop culture icon—the man who put the “star” in “Star Wars” and a real burr under Darth Vader’s saddle. His performance as Luke Skywalker represents, for millions of people ...

Some smooth-voiced stars expand their résumé by transitioning into voiceover: Take Keith David, who went from prolific stage acting and starring in John Carpenter’s “The Thing” to becoming one of the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about women in comedy. The history of voice acting starts with radio; however, the first instance of “modern” voice acting ...

Some see Robin Williams’ portrayal of the Genie in the 1992 Disney hit Aladdin as a turning point in casting for animated films. Well, yes and no. The argument: The popularity of the character led ...

Almost every day, a new headline appears that has something to do with generative AI in gaming. Its use is increasing without any real regulation. Human talent and creativity are being replaced by ...

Quincy Surasmith is a radio journalist and actor, but you may also hear his voice and never realize it. That’s because he’s been the voice of Thai-speaking cartoons, chattering background crowds, and ...

The Monster Factory is a company that creates creature and monster sounds for movies, video games, and beyond. While the idea of stuntworkers and stunt doubles in movies is well-known, the concept of ...

Melody MacReady is a writer and transwoman (she/her), passionate about all things pop culture-related. From movies to shows to games to comic books, there is not much that she does not enjoy or ...

Production studios and fans alike are turning to generative AI tools to make voice actors say things they never said — and their jobs are on the line. Voice actor Allegra Clark was scrolling through ...

Jay (He/They) is a fiction writer and high school teacher. He has a Bachelor's degree majoring in English and a Master's in Creative Writing. When he's not writing, he's either gaming (on the Destiny ...